Notice

06/07/2025 04:52 PM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Scotia to St. Johnsville

June 7, 2025

 

Mariners are advised of floating debris and strong currents due to recent heavy rainfall in the Mohawk River from Erie Canal Lock E-8 in Scotia to Lock E-16 in St. Johnsville, particularly at the downstream approaches to locks. 

Boaters should proceed with caution through these areas at "No Wake" speed as some debris may be hard to see.

Charts covering the affected area can be found in areas from:

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Features along the eastern portion of the Erie canal are listed by mileage at http://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=erieeastern

The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.

For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.